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P113 RWC

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 RWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 71,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 67,805 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 67,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 64,685 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 64,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside and offside rear axle bushes.

Pass 23 May 2008 61,374 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 61,374 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 58,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 56,178 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 56,177 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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P113 RWC is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P113 RWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P113 RWC is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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